Kosher Private Jet Catering: Glatt, Pareve and Double-Sealed Meals Explained, Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)
Kosher private jet catering follows a precise set of principles, and understanding a few key words makes ordering much easier. Glatt, pareve, double-sealed, hechsher: each describes a specific standard or practice, and together they ensure that a meal served at forty thousand feet is just as kosher as one served at home. This guide explains each term in plain language and shows how cabin crews can serve kosher meals with complete confidence.
Global Diners offers kosher menus alongside halal, vegan and alcohol-free menus, prepared for VVIP inflight catering in our own kitchens in Paris, Nice and Madrid and in our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports. From Teterboro (KTEB / TEB) and New York JFK (KJFK / JFK) to Paris (LFPB / LBG), London City (EGLC / LCY) and Tel Aviv (LLBG / TLV), kosher meals are available on request with a dedicated quote for each flight.
Kosher catering in a few words
Kosher food is prepared according to Jewish dietary law, known as kashrut. In practice, this means ingredients come from permitted sources, meat and dairy are never combined, and preparation takes place under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, the mashgiach, with the kitchen certified by a recognised authority. The certification symbol, the hechsher, appears on the packaging so passengers can see the standard at a glance.
Term | What it means | Why it matters on board |
Kosher | Prepared according to kashrut, under supervision | The baseline for any kosher meal |
Glatt | A stricter standard for meat, from animals with smooth, unblemished lungs | Many observant passengers request glatt kosher meat |
Pareve | Neither meat nor dairy, such as fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables and grains | Can accompany meat or dairy meals |
Meat (fleishig) | Contains meat or poultry | Never served with dairy in the same meal |
Dairy (milchig) | Contains milk, cheese or butter | Kept separate from meat dishes |
Double-sealed | Two layers of sealed wrapping, with the certification visible | Keeps the meal kosher when reheated in a non-kosher galley oven |
Glatt kosher explained
Glatt, meaning smooth, originally referred to the inspection of an animal's lungs. Meat is glatt when the lungs are found to be free of adhesions, a stricter standard than the minimum required. Today the word is widely used to signal a higher level of supervision for meat and poultry, and many observant travellers ask for glatt kosher as a matter of course. When ordering, simply mention whether glatt is required, and whether the passenger follows a particular supervision or community standard.
Pareve: the flexible category
Pareve foods contain neither meat nor dairy. Fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, grains and many desserts made without butter or cream are pareve, which makes them extremely useful on board: a pareve dessert can follow a meat main course, and a pareve fish dish can be served at a dairy breakfast. Passengers keeping kosher wait a set time between meat and dairy, so a pareve dessert after a meat meal is a thoughtful choice.
Pareve breakfast ideas: smoked salmon, eggs, fresh fruit, bagels and pareve spreads.
Pareve lunch ideas: grilled fish, salads, roasted vegetables, rice and grains.
Pareve desserts: sorbets, fruit salads, almond cakes and dark chocolate made without dairy.
Always confirm: pareve status is shown on the label, alongside the allergen information.
Double-sealed meals and how to serve them
Galley ovens and serving dishes on a business jet are not kosher, so kosher meals travel double-sealed: an inner sealed container holding the food, wrapped in a second sealed layer bearing the certification. Reheating inside the sealed packaging keeps the meal kosher. The service steps below are simple, and they make a big difference for observant passengers.
Store the meals as delivered, chilled, without opening either seal.
Reheat in the double-sealed packaging, following the guidance supplied with each hot dish.
Present the meal sealed, so the passenger can see the certification and the seals intact.
Let the passenger open the inner seal, or ask whether they would like the crew to do so at the table.
Serve with disposable cutlery and plates supplied with the meal, unless the passenger prefers otherwise.
For a kosher meal, the seal is part of the service. Presenting it intact is a quiet sign of respect that passengers notice.
Ordering kosher catering: what to tell us
A complete request lets our team prepare exactly the right meals. When you email order@globaldiners.com, include the usual flight details plus a few kosher-specific points:
The number of kosher meals and which passengers they are for.
Meat, dairy or pareve for each service, and whether glatt is required.
Any specific supervision the passengers follow.
Shabbat and holiday timing, if the flight is close to Friday evening or a Jewish holiday.
Wine preferences: kosher wine can be supplied on request, subject to local rules.
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead, and a little earlier for kosher meals during busy periods such as the autumn holidays. Delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler, and our own kitchens deliver planeside at Paris and Nice.
Where kosher requests are most frequent
Kosher requests come from every corner of our network, with particular regularity on routes linking New York, London, Paris, Geneva and Tel Aviv. Delegation flights during the UN General Assembly, covered in our guide to government and diplomatic flight catering, and family travel around the autumn holidays are two classic examples. Our guide to US airports shares more on catering at New York JFK (KJFK / JFK) and beyond.
Our team is also preparing the Global Diners client portal, coming very soon, designed to bring the Global Diners menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance. Until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com.
Event-Season Private Jet Catering at Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)
Teterboro is the busiest business aviation airport serving New York, a short drive across the Hudson from Midtown Manhattan. Its peak periods follow the city's diplomatic, sporting and cultural calendar: the UN General Assembly in September, the US Open, fashion weeks, the Met Gala, summer weekends in the Hamptons and the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year. In those weeks, ramp space, handlers and our kitchens all work at full pace, and winter adds de-icing time to many departures. Order two to three days ahead during peaks, confirm passenger counts as soon as possible, and coordinate delivery times with your handler. Bagels, smoked salmon, deli sandwiches and fresh salads travel well on East Coast hops.
Event | When | Where |
UN General Assembly High-Level Week | September | United Nations Headquarters, Manhattan |
US Open Tennis Championships | Late August to September | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens |
New York Fashion Week | February and September | Venues across Manhattan |
Met Gala | May | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan |
Hamptons summer weekends | Late May to early September | The Hamptons, Long Island |
Thanksgiving to New Year | Late November to early January | New York and onward to Florida, the Caribbean and ski resorts |
UN General Assembly High-Level Week at Teterboro (KTEB / TEB): September
Heads of state and government arrive in New York for the opening of the General Assembly, and the city's airports handle a dense flow of official and delegation aircraft. Security arrangements in Manhattan make generous transfer times worthwhile. Order catering as soon as delegation schedules are confirmed, and choose individually labelled meals with halal, kosher or vegetarian options on request. Coordinate with your handler on access times, and include crew meals for extended standby days.
New York's event dates and holiday travel peaks vary every year, so please check timings with our team when you place your order.
Things to do around Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)
From Teterboro, Midtown Manhattan is usually reached in under an hour by car. Visitors walk Central Park, the High Line and the Brooklyn Bridge, see a Broadway show and take in the views from the Top of the Rock or One World Observatory. Ferries reach the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Sports fans have MetLife Stadium close to the airport in New Jersey and Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Day trips to the Hudson Valley, the Hamptons or the golf courses of Westchester and Long Island are popular in summer.
Culture and heritage near Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)
Manhattan's museums are among the best in the world: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Frick Collection. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum stands at the World Trade Center site, while Ellis Island tells the story of immigration to America. Architecture ranges from Art Deco icons such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building to new towers at Hudson Yards.
Also nearby: Tel Aviv (LLBG / TLV)
Ben Gurion International, located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is Israel's main international airport. Business jet flights serve the country's technology and venture capital sector, diamond and finance businesses, government visitors and families travelling for religious holidays and celebrations. Tel Aviv's beachfront hotels and restaurant scene attract leisure guests, while Jerusalem's Old City draws pilgrims and cultural visitors. Further afield, travellers continue to the Dead Sea, the Galilee and the Golan Heights wine country. Traffic follows the Jewish holiday calendar closely, with notable peaks in autumn and spring.
Tel Aviv's Mediterranean beaches stretch the length of the city, linked by a seafront promenade popular with cyclists and runners. The old port of Jaffa offers galleries, a flea market and harbour views, and the Tel Aviv Port area has restaurants and boardwalks. Jerusalem, around an hour away by road, is a must for the Old City, the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Further afield, visitors float in the Dead Sea, climb Masada at sunrise or tour the wineries of the Galilee and the Judean Hills.
FBOs at every airport in this guide
Here are the business aviation terminals (FBOs) at each airport mentioned above. Our team coordinates every catering delivery with the FBO or handler you choose, and our own kitchens deliver planeside at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
Teterboro (KTEB / TEB): Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Tel Aviv (LLBG / TLV): Aerohandling Executive, Fattal Terminal, Laufer Aviation - G.H.I. Ltd and Quality Airport Services Israel Ltd
New York JFK (KJFK / JFK): Modern Aviation and Swissport USA
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
London City (EGLC / LCY): London City Airport Private Jet Centre
Geneva (LSGG / GVA): Geneva Airpark SA, Signature Aviation, Dassault Aviation Business Services SA, Jet Aviation Geneva and Privatport
Frequently asked questions
What does glatt kosher mean for private jet catering?
Glatt is a stricter standard for kosher meat, originally referring to lungs free of adhesions. Many observant passengers request glatt kosher meat; simply mention it when ordering.
What is a pareve meal?
Pareve food contains neither meat nor dairy, such as fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit and grains. Pareve dishes can accompany either a meat or a dairy meal.
Why are kosher meals double-sealed?
Galley ovens on business jets are not kosher, so the meal travels in two sealed layers. Reheating inside the seals keeps it kosher, and the passenger can see the certification intact.
How do I order kosher catering from Global Diners?
Email order@globaldiners.com with the flight details, the number of kosher meals, meat, dairy or pareve for each service and any supervision requirement. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
Is kosher catering available for flights from Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)?
Yes. Kosher catering is available on request for departures from Teterboro (KTEB / TEB), prepared under recognised kosher certification in the New York area and delivered double-sealed. Meat, dairy and pareve menus can be arranged, from bagel breakfasts to full deli platters and hot meals. Please mention the required level of supervision when ordering.
Can I order New York bagels and deli for a Teterboro departure?
Yes, for flights from Teterboro (KTEB / TEB), bagels with lox and cream cheese, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, New York cheesecake and black-and-white cookies can be supplied on request. Pick-up from a named Manhattan bakery or deli is also possible, subject to opening hours. Tell us the passengers' preferences and service time.
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Flying with kosher-observant passengers soon?
From Teterboro to Tel Aviv, Global Diners prepares kosher meals with the same care as every item on the Global Diners menu: certified, double-sealed, clearly labelled and delivered at the agreed time. Send us your flight and passenger details, and our specialised team will prepare a dedicated quote.
To request a quote, email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote for your mission.
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